Forgiveness therapists in Ridgewood, NY
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Ridgewood, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
"Revenge is a kiss. This time I won't miss." That's only in James Bond's movies. When you forgive, you feel peace and you can start again. I will help you forgive and heal by hypnotherapy. Later, I will help you become a new you. Life is too short to lead an unforgiving life.
Hypnotherapy is considered an effective tool for facilitating forgiveness by addressing subconscious emotional baggage and releasing deeply held resentment or anger. It helps individuals move past lingering negativity, offering techniques to process pain, reduce self-criticism, and foster self-compassion and forgive whoever hurt you.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Daniel Pagano
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP, SCC
Forgiveness is a profound act of reclaiming energy trapped in resentment and unconscious projection. By understanding the shadow dynamics that bind you, we facilitate a spiritual release from the cycle of grievance, restoring psychic wholeness, and allowing you to move forward with a lighter heart and clearer vision. We view forgiveness not as condoning harm, but as an alchemical process turning bitterness into wisdom. It is a spiritual practice detaching from the ego's demand for retribution, clearing the way for your soul to heal, and transforming wounds into deep compassion and inner liberty. True forgiveness often begins internally, by softening the inner critic and accepting your own humanity. From a Jungian view, this clears debris blocking your connection to the Self. Cultivating this inner grace naturally extends outward, resolving conflicts and fostering peace.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Jenn Coonce
Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychoanalyst, New York State
Struggles with forgiving significant figures in your life can impede your happiness and ability to move forward. Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to work through your desire to forgive and move forward. You can understand what you can and can't control, and if any of your own behaviors and conflicts are contributing to your unhappiness. By talking with someone you trust and feel comfortable with, I believe anyone can learn to know themselves better and to get more of what they want from life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
We will discuss the wound and what forgiveness means and what steps might be taken if that is the path forward. Gestalt empty chair work and imaginal exposure are likely techniques.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Forgiveness is not about forgetting - it’s about finding freedom from the weight of resentment and hurt. In therapy, we explore what forgiveness truly means for you: how to grieve what was lost, hold boundaries with integrity, and allow compassion to emerge without abandoning yourself. Whether you’re healing after infidelity, betrayal, or relational pain, this work helps restore clarity and steadiness - creating room for trust, grace, and emotional repair to take root again.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Forgiving others that have hurt might seem impossible. Our compassionate therapists can help you forgive and live a meaningful and vibrant life.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ridgewood, NY
Online in Ridgewood, NY
Jenna Buono
Therapist, LPMHC
At Petals Therapy Psychotherapy, we support clients in navigating the complex journey of forgiveness, whether it’s forgiving others, yourself, or past experiences. Holding onto resentment or guilt can weigh heavily on your emotional well-being and limit your ability to move forward.
Our approach helps clients explore the roots of these feelings, process painful experiences, and cultivate understanding and self-compassion. We provide tools and strategies to release burdens, restore inner peace, and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others.
With guidance and support, forgiveness becomes a pathway to emotional freedom, personal growth, and renewed empowerment.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ridgewood, NY (Online Only)
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Forgiveness can be a deeply personal and challenging journey—whether you're working to forgive others or yourself. I offer a respectful, non-judgmental space to explore the pain, anger, or guilt that may be holding you back. Together, we’ll move at your pace to process these emotions and discover what forgiveness can mean for your healing, growth, and peace of mind. My approach is gentle, empowering, and rooted in compassion.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ridgewood, NY (Online Only)
Ebony Woney
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Forgiveness is a complex and deeply personal process that does not mean excusing harm or forgetting your experience. I help clients explore what forgiveness means for them, process unresolved pain, and release emotional burdens that may be holding them back. Together, we’ll focus on healing in a way that honors your story while creating space for peace and growth.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ridgewood, NY (Online Only)
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Forgiveness is complicated and cannot be forced. In therapy, forgiveness is not about pretending something didn’t hurt or excusing harmful behavior. Instead, we explore what forgiveness might mean for you—whether that is letting go, setting boundaries, grieving, or finding a way to move forward without carrying the same weight.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ridgewood, NY (Online Only)
Forgiveness therapists in Ridgewood, NY Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Ridgewood, NY average 13 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Behavioral Therapy (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 55% | Christian |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Black / African American |